{"id":956,"date":"2017-06-21T11:38:29","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T06:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldofheroines.com\/?p=956"},"modified":"2017-06-21T11:38:29","modified_gmt":"2017-06-21T06:08:29","slug":"top-movies-of-julia-roberts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostinside.com\/worldofheroines\/top-movies-of-julia-roberts\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Movies of Julia Roberts That Establish Her As An Awesome Actress"},"content":{"rendered":"

Julia Roberts is a big name in Hollywood. And she has acted in many movies in her career of 30 years. But one film that established her identity is \u201cPretty Woman.\u201d Over the years she has aged gracefully and even looks as pretty as ever. <\/span><\/p>\n

Ever since the birth of her twins in 2004, the actress has slowed down a bit and you may not find her doing films as frequently as before. Even then, she is still very much connected to movies and Hollywood and continues to be one of the best and the most beautiful actresses of all time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Before we pick up and discuss her five best flicks, the performance of Julia Roberts in the HBO film titled \u201cThe Normal Heart\u201d does deserve a mention. The actress received Emmy nomination for the portrayal of an HIV doctor who is bound to a wheelchair. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the best 5 Julia Roberts movies along with the performance review.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Sleeping With The Enemy (1991)<\/h4>\n

\"Julia<\/p>\n

It is an interesting flick in which Roberts stars opposite Patrick Bergin. At the start, Julia looks like a pampered wife of a loving husband played with devious intensity by Bergin. Slowly, as the movie progresses we learn that appearances certainly are deceptive as Roberts\u2019 husband is psychotic who can do anything to make her do as per his wish.<\/span><\/p>\n

The character of Roberts is fully aware that she will not be able to escape her abusive husband. Hence, she instead fakes her death and just gets out of the area. She starts her life by a new name in a completely new area. <\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, her husband tracks a clue and comes to know that his supposed deceased wife can be actually alive. And then it becomes his obsession to track her and the whole movie in the latter part is how Julia Roberts\u2019 tries to escape from her abusive husband and whether he reaches her or not.<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Review<\/b><\/p>\n

Critics hailed the performance of Roberts as one of the best and most delicate in \u201cSleeping With The Enemy.\u201d By the time this film was released, the actress had already accumulated a lot of fan following and goodwill through her crowd-pleasing performances in \u201cFlatliners,\u201d \u201cMagnolia,\u201d and \u201cPretty Woman.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

In this particular movie, most of the time she acts so unaffected and genuine that it really unsettles the viewer. She is simply fantastic as the abusive wife who suddenly discovers her inner strength when it becomes too much to stand her husband.<\/span><\/p>\n

Julia Roberts brings the role of a harassed wife alive on the screen. It is as if she practically is feeling every pulse of the character. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Pretty Woman (1990)<\/h4>\n

\"Pretty<\/p>\n

Since the release of this film, the actress has always been addressed as \u201cPretty Woman\u201d by everyone and undoubtedly it is one of the most memorable roles of Roberts. The mother-of-three was nominated for the Oscar the second time around for her great performance. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the movie, Julia plays the role of a hooker who has an extensive knowledge about dental hygiene and cars. Her co-star, Richard Gere who can be rightly said to be playing the knight in shining armor takes her off the streets and the whole story is how he uses Roberts as his accompaniment and later on both fall in love with each other. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most successful romantic comedies ever made, it really established Julia Roberts as the big-time star. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Review<\/b><\/p>\n

The character of Vivian played by Roberts in \u201cPretty Woman\u201d is quite interesting and importantly she through her typical acting style added hints of an irrepressibly bouncy sense of humor and then throughout the whole movie tries to repress it. Critics appreciated Julia saying that if anyone can do it then he\/she can do anything and do whatever they want in Hollywood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Julia Roberts have added charm and warmth to the character of Vivian which no one could have done and yes, she is the major reason why the movie was such a big hit. The one particular shot when Gere\u2019s Edward thinks that Vivian is doing drugs and instead she is flossing speak volumes how mere expressions can convey the message. <\/span><\/p>\n

The toothy and gawky smile of Roberts at that moment makes you forget that she is a hooker who exchanges sex for money with strangers. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Closer (2004)<\/h4>\n

\"Julia<\/p>\n

It is a sexy drama that offers loads of terrific performances from all the big stars including Clive Owen, Natalie Portman, Jude Law, and of course, Julia Roberts. The movie takes an intense look at the relationship involving lust and love. Both Owen and Portman were nominated for best supporting actor and actress for Oscar; however, Roberts still managed to shine in one of the least sympathetic roles of her career.<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Review<\/b><\/p>\n

Julia plays the role of a matured Anna and brings in the most welcome warmth to the character which if played by least capable actress could have ended in a devastating result. \u00a0The script evidently has a few shortcomings, but through sheer acting talent, Roberts manages to rise above the shortcomings in the script and makes the overall character of Anna impressive and intense on the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Erin Brockovich (2000)<\/h4>\n

\"Erin<\/p>\n

In this movie, Roberts\u2019 plays the role of a real-life feisty single mother who without any help single-handedly fights against a corporate giant and wins a complicated class action suit for many families. Since it was a real-life character, comparisons were inevitable and Roberts managed to rise above the challenge and expertly unfolded all the emotions of life including humor and compassion with earthly realism.<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Review \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Julia Roberts won the best actress award for this movie. Critics lauded her performance including her eye-catching wardrobe and her fiery possessiveness that adds more force and energy to the character. It was an inventive and witty performance from the actress who revealed the exact dimensions of her character including abrasiveness, simmering anger, her sexiness, charm and her vulnerability.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Something To Talk About (1995)<\/h4>\n

\"Julia<\/p>\n

The star cast includes Dennis Quaid and Kyra Sedgwick apart from Roberts and the movie is about infidelity, love, horses and family relationships. Gena Rowlands as the mother of Roberts and Sedgwick and Robert Duvall as their father gave memorable performances. The interesting thing is that the father favors his horses before the happiness of his daughters. Overall an enjoyable movie!<\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Review<\/b><\/p>\n

Julia Roberts has a central role of a character that is a mixed bag. In a couple of scenes, the actress keeps your eyes glued to the screen with her superb acting. Her comic timing is fairly impressive especially when in a confused state she tries to indulge in revenge sex with an attractive stranger. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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